- Midyatli: The outcomes in Saxony and Thuringia are underwhelming
Sure thing, buddy! So, SPD's big boss in Schleswig-Holstein, Serpil Midyatli, ain't too pleased with her party's show in the Thuringia and Saxony state elections. She admitted that the projections weren't exactly a shock, but still, it left a sour taste. Even though SPD'll be present in both state legislatures, it's obvious that national politics played a major role in these elections. And the high votes for the AfD in both states? That's like a massive alarm bell for all democratic peeps! Midyatli was straightforward, saying neither SPD nor the Union could influence public opinion. And she couldn't help but mention that the CDU trying to demoralize SPD voters in recent weeks wasn't exactly helpful.
SPD's discontentment in Thuringia and Saxony elections extends beyond Midyatli, as the party's overall performance fell short of expectations nationwide. Despite securing seats in both state legislatures, the SPD's performance underlines the challenges the party faces in regaining national appeal, as highlighted by SPD's leader in Schleswig-Holstein, Serpil Midyatli.
